MCN Newswire: MVPDs Lose Record 941K Subs in Q2; Discovery Forms Multiplatform Venture; Dish's Ergen Sees More M&A Ahead

Multichannel Newswire   Aug. 4, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Traditional MVPDs Lose Record 941K Subs in Q2: Analyst Rate of pay TV sub erosion accelerates READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The second quarter is usually rough on pay TV providers, and 2017's Q2 was the roughest one on record, according to a new analysis from MoffetNathanson's Craig Moffett, who said the rate of subscriber erosion increased to 2.7% from 2.5% in Q1, the "fastest rate of decline on record."   Discovery, TEN Form Auto-focused Linear, Direct-to-Consumer Venture Pairs Velocity channel with top auto brands like 'Motor Trend' READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Coming just days after Discovery agreed to acquire Scripps Networks, the multiplatform joint venture appears to be the first step in the programmer's previously announced plan to offer a direct-to-consumer service.   Charlie Ergen: More M&A Is Coming Regulatory environment will drive deals, Dish chief says READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Ergen said he sees a two-year window of increased merger and acquisition activity as consolidation spreads from the content sector to the communications industry, but declined to comment on where Dish would fit in that scenario.   More Top Stories       Senate Confirms Rosenworcel, Carr for One Term Each Bakish Not Planning Lawsuit Against Tiering by Charter Mediacom Pares Sub Losses in Q2 Dish Loses 196K Net Subs in Q2 EchoStar Loses Contact With Older Satellite fuboTV Hires Head of Content Strategy and Acquisition Mark Feldman Named GSN President/CEO AMC Networks Reports Q2 Earnings Up 34% Judge Deals Setback to VidAngel RTDNA Joins Free Press Groups in Tracking First Amendment Abuse more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: Amazon's 'Comrade Detective' Premieres Today MCN Original Video: Content Spotlight on truTV's 'The Chris Gethard Show' MCN Slideshow: Freeze Frame Photos From the July 31 Issue On the Money, Mike Farrell: Crisis of Faith MCN Guest Blog, Peter Ostapiuk: Satellite-Based IP Platforms Meet Challenges of Live Programming   Events     News Technology Summit September 26-27, 2017 | Atlanta Airport Marriott, GA Learn More Streaming Technology Leadership Summit October 16-17, 2017 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More NYC Television Week October 16-19, 2017 | NYC Learn More B&C Hall Of Fame October 16 | Grand Hyatt Hotel, NYC Learn More VR 2020 Summit October 17 | The Stewart Hotel, NYC Learn More Advanced Advertising October 18 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More NextTV Summit New York City October 18 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More Hispanic Television Summit October 19 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More TV Data Summit October 19 | Sheraton Times Square, NYC Learn More more events »   Jobs     Major Gifts Officer UNC-TV – RTP, NC, United States   Executive Producer WBNS 10TV – Columbus, OH, United States   Corporate Sales Officer KMOS-TV – Warrensburg, MO, United States   Business Manager KPRC - TV – Houston, TX, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events Images Tech   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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